Mumbai, Jan. 12 -- The dark clouds of selling pressure continued to hover over Indian stock markets on Monday, opening as investors remained cautious amid ongoing unrest in Iran and a surge in crude oil prices.

Concerns over global geopolitical tensions and persistent foreign fund outflows weighed on market sentiment during early trade.

The benchmark NIFTY 50 index opened at 25,669.05, slipping by 14.25 points or 0.06 per cent. The BSE Sensex also started the session in the red, opening at 83,435.31, down by 140.93 points or 0.17 per cent.

Market participants remained on edge as global uncertainties persist. Indian equity markets began the week on a cautious note due to restrained risk appetite.

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